Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
